HP Laserjets

[Lou]

I do not print much and the need for color is even lower so...
1. Am I correct in thinking a laser printer might be a good idea since
toner does not dry out and there are no "heads" to clog up?
2. If 1 is correct what do the regulars think of the HP LaserJet 1020
(currently on sale at Staples).

TIA

Lou
Education is about knowing where to look for answers.

 

[cvt]

I do not print much and the need for color is even lower so...
1. Am I correct in thinking a laser printer might be a good idea since
toner does not dry out and there are no "heads" to clog up?
2. If 1 is correct what do the regulars think of the HP LaserJet 1020
(currently on sale at Staples).

TIA

Lou
Education is about knowing where to look for answers.

Head clogging from non-use isn;t really an issue unless your talking about
6 months plus.

A laser is definately an option, but on the other side, having colour may
be a nice option.

If you've just been looking canon/epson/hp/lexmark.. Have a serious look
at Xerox printers.

The printers arn't that badly priced, but the upside is the cartridges
(that aren;t undersized) are only AU$7 each.. Which for OEM carts thats
simply unheard of.
The MP760 I have, which is lucky to be used more than once every few months
has never skipped a beat (was used heavily when new).
So I don't beleive lack of use clogging is an issue with these at all.

It cost me AU$220 for the printer, about double the equivelent in epson or
canon for print/quality wise, but the cartridges (if buying OEM) are 1/4
the price, and actually rate there print speed realistically, which means
they actually are very fast!

In Lasers also don't disregard Lexmark, unlike there inkjets, there lasers
are quite good.

 

[AdMan]

I have the HP LaserJet 1012 which was the model before the 1020. It works
very well and is quick. It also comes with a full cartridge. For color I
use an HP LaserJet 2600N that I got for $259. Not as fast as the 1012 for
B&W, but I only use it for color.